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Westminster, Colorado

Full Time Associate Veterinarian needed near Denver | No neg. Accrual! | Stock-ownership

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Arrowhead Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time veterinarian for an exciting opportunity to practice strong veterinary medicine, and provide a positive impact on our community!

Arrowhead Animal Hospital is an amazing place to work! We are currently seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) to join our stellar team of doctors and veterinary paraprofessionals in the delivery of excellent medical care for our canine and feline patients.

Arrowhead Animal Hospital provides care for dogs and cats across wellness, urgent, and emergency needs. Our hospital supports a wide range of services including emergency and critical care, surgery, dental care, and preventive medicine, delivered in a collaborative, team-driven environment.

Why Arrowhead Animal Hospital?

We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality veterinary care with a strong focus on emergency and urgent cases when pets need it most. Our team works closely across departments to support continuity of care, clear communication, and efficient case management in a fast-moving clinical environment.

Our Location

Located in Westminster, Arrowhead Animal Hospital sits within a well-connected area of the Denver metro. Time outside the hospital can be spent at Standley Lake Regional Park or the open space trails at Westminster Hills Open Space.

Local dining options like The Old Man Bar & Grill are nearby, and the broader amenities of Denver are easily accessible.

Our Culture

Our hospital operates with a strong emphasis on teamwork in a high-throughput environment. Emergency and urgent cases are handled with structured communication between doctors and support staff, ensuring patients are prioritized appropriately, and care remains consistent throughout the day. The team culture is collaborative, steady under pressure, and centered on delivering dependable medicine across all shifts.

Current Clinic Hours

Mon–Sun: 7:00am – 10:00pm (urgent & emergency services available during operating hours)

Email me at suzanne.blair.burtner@suveto.com for a confidential conversation or book an appointment on my calendar here.

Comprehensive Benefits - We believe in caring for our team with the same dedication we show our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial future.

  • Generous salary, commensurate with experience
  • Production earnings
  • CE Allowance!
  • No negative accrual or non-compete
  • Flexible scheduling and generous PTO
  • Equity through Suveto’s Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan (VSOP®)
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • PAID parental leave
  • And more!

Suveto Hospital Network

At Suveto, we’re on a mission. We’re here to empower vets like you (yes, you) to take ownership of the profession for a better veterinary future.

We Believe in Veterinary Ownership

Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan (VSOP®) is the first-of-its-kind program that gives veterinarians ownership-level value without upfront investment. It means you can share in the growth and success of AMC Woodland Park and the Suveto network.

Responsibilities

  • Primary care veterinary medicine for dogs and cats through all stages of life.
  • General surgery
  • General dentistry
  • Wound care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Collaborative participation as part of the medical team
  • Professional development
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with colleagues, team members, and clients.
  • Positive attitude

Education

DVM or equivalent

License/Certification

CO License to practice Veterinary medicine (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Requirements

Must possess a DVM or equivalent degree. A Colorado license to practice veterinary medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Emergency CareUrgent CareClient Communication

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $146k (middle half $115k–$163k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingColorado index 103.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado64 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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3
<$115k
2
$115k-140k
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1
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 7 employers
Sign-on bonus
83%
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Relocation assistance
42%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Suveto

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous salary, commensurate with experience
Production earnings
CE Allowance
No negative accrual or non-compete
Flexible scheduling and generous PTO
Equity through Suveto's Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan (VSOP)
401k with company match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Living in Westminster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$496k
Typical market rent
$1,872/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.